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Lonesome Mama Blues Lyrics by Mamie Smith

1922

You hear the whistle blow
I want you all to know
That train is taking my sweet man away
From me today
Don't know the reason why
I must sigh and cry
But somethin' 'bout him makes me feel this way
That's why I say...
I've got those lonesome mama blues
Since my love has been refused
My poor heart's grievin' because he's leavin' me
But wait and see
Some day he'll come back again
On that very same old train
I know he'll never find
Another gal so good and kind
Every night upon my knees
I pray the Lord above
"Hear my plea
Send back to me
The only man I love!"
Lord, my prayer, now don't refuse
His sweet love don't let me lose!"
I'm just a lonesome mama
Singin' lonesome mama blues

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